Carpet Feels Sticky And Damp

I bought a general tools pin type moisture meter model mm1e and it is reading around 14 throughout the two rooms.

Carpet feels sticky and damp.

Yes vinegar works great for removing sticky textures out of a carpet however you need to do a bit more than that. Some firms include stain removal in the base price. Within a week or so the damp spot progressed to a puddle 4 by 6 feet that a wet vac couldn t really keep up with. Ask about this up front.

Carpet stains and carpet cleaning extras. If you have a wet vacuum go over the damp spot to take out as much of the moisture as possible. Maybe i m going crazy but after a big rain my living room just feels damp. But i honestly cant tell it s it s just cold from being on the slab or legitimately wet underneath.

I ve rinsed the carpet for hours with warm clear water a solution of half vinegar and warm water and a mix of baking soda vinegar and warm water. The temporary fix was to rip up the carpet knock a hole in the concrete slab repair the leaking pipe fill in the hole with quickcrete cement and restretch the carpet once it and the pad had dried. Can i wet vac my carpet after using a cleaner. Note the locations and hire a professional to make repairs to the roof as necessary.

If you don t have a wet vacuum dab the damp area with towels until it s feeling a little drier. When i vacuumed the smell got worse temporarily. Trace the source of any leaks and seal the roof or siding as. Remove as much water from the damp carpet as possible using a wet vacuum.

Most wet cleaning results can be improved by spraying a cleaning agent on the carpet a few minutes before. I just never seem to get the stickiness out. Other firms charge extra for highly soiled areas or for individual stains. Cleaning residue can turn into a sticky texture and give you this feeling.

Moisture stays in the padding if you have put too much moisture in while cleaning it especially if it is humid where you live the carpet will stay almost wet feeling. It smells slightly mildewy and feels cold like there might be moisture. There s no apparent smell but i swear the carpet feels damp not wet just cold and damp. Work in small sections at a time.

Sounds like it is not the carpet that is the problem as much as it is the padding. Pull half of your carpet up check the padding the carpet is easy enough to put back down. We have a crawl space under the entire house that is only accessed from the outside. Why does my carpet feel sticky.

Check the attic for signs of leaks including discolored plywood on the ceiling and moldy insulation on the floor. Investigate any drywall damage or musty smells by removing drywall if necessary and looking for water damage in the framing.